Manual

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released the Procurement Manual 2020 for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This move is aimed at encouraging more participation by Indian industry, including start-ups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, in research and development (R&D) for achieving self-reliance. Singh said,"The new DRDO procurement manual will facilitate the indigenous defence industry by simplifying the processes and ensure their participation in design and development activities." He lauded the contribution of all the DRDO officials and the finance wing in the Defence Ministry for their contribution in bringing out the revised procurement manual. The…